Funghi
Clamshell Mushroom
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Clamshell mushroom is a US market name for brown/white beech shimeji—clusters likened to clamshell packs. Same firm nutty cooked character. American recipes may say clamshell; cook as shimeji. Separate and brown. Friendly retail naming.
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History
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Clamshell branding popularised beech mushrooms in the US.
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Clamshell mushrooms became a known specialty produce item.